Updated: November 6, 2008 The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide.
The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by directly engaging in peacebuilding efforts around the globe. Learn more in this video.
Tools for Resolving Iraq Property Disputes USIP’s Rule of Law program, in conjunction with the World Bank, conducted a July 2008 workshop in Amman, Jordan on addressing post-2003 housing, land and property issues in Iraq. This new web presence houses conference documents, relevant legislation and other documents. | Read more The U.S. Treasury Approach to State-Building Assistance On October 29, 2008, USIP hosted a panel discussion titled "The U.S. Treasury Approach to State-Building Assistance." The event held to spotlight a new USIP Special Report highlighted cooperation between USIP and the Treasury Department in exploring the links among defense, diplomacy and development. Drawing on USIP's twenty years of leadership in the field of conflict management, the Education and Training Center's inaugural courses will prepare practitioners to work effectively in conflict zones. Participants from backgrounds as diverse as education, the military, international organizations, the non-profit sector, and international development agencies will have a unique opportunity to enjoy a common learning experience. USIP's conflict management program will respond to both individual career needs and the ever-increasing demand for conflict management professionals. | Learn more | Request an application
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Education and Training CenterThe U.S. Institute of Peace is proud to unveil its new conflict management education and training program. Learn about our 2008-2009 training courses Practitioner Toolkit Core Resources Around the GlobeRead interviews with USIP experts in On the Issues and get a first-hand look at their work in "hot zones" in In the Field. National Peace Essay ContestThe winners of the 2007-2008 contest have been announced. Next year's topic is "Confronting Crimes Against Humanity." Interact with USIP Apply for Grants Podcasting and RSS |
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Upcoming Public EventsAbrahamic Alternatives to War Apology in Reconciliation Processes | Latest PublicationsIraq’s Cultural Heritage: Preserving the Past for the Sake of the Future The Treasury Approach to State-Building and Institution-Strengthening Assistance: Experience in Iraq and Broader Implications Whither Peace Operations? Abrahamic Alternatives to War: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Perspectives on Just Peacemaking Media, Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding: Mapping the Edges The Next Chapter: The United States and Pakistan |
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